Associate Manager Corporate Procurement (100%) (m/f/d)

Summary

Join Our Team in Zug, Switzerland : Associate Manager Corporate Procurement Position Available!

Are you passionate about understanding and streaming the purchasing process? We are looking for dedicated people to learn and manage purchasing and negotiating matters within their designated categories.

Be a part of our vibrant and young team in Zug, Switzerland, and contribute to our organization's commercial and retail operations and development across Europe.

Your mission

• You are the central point of contact for procurement processes, you answer questions from stakeholders (e. g. internal customers, suppliers) and support colleagues
• You are responsible for all purchasing matters within your assigned portfolio (depending on your experiences) including all related strategic tasks such as supplier evaluation, negotiations, market research and legal contracting
• Develop and maintain cost effective and quality focused supplier relationships
• Track and analyse key performance indicators to evaluate and report the performance of procurement activities

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree, are currently pursuing a degree or other qualifications in fields similar to Business Administration, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or other related areas.
• You are starting to gain experience or already possess 1 to 2 years of experience or have undergone similar roles.
• You demonstrate a basic understanding of negotiation tactics and show a keen analytical approach to problem-solving.
• You have begun building your toolbox of procurement knowledge or are eager to learn and expand upon it.
• You have a proactive mindset, always eager to challenge the status quo and identify areas of improvement.
• You are customer-focused, with a budding commercial and entrepreneurial perspective.
• Proficiency in both German and English.

Why us?

• Diverse projects for one of the most successful fashion retailers in Europe
• A dynamic working environment characterized by team orientation and a high level of personal responsibility
• Attractive workplace with dog friendly policy with a very good location
• Flexible working and a cross-cultural and multinational work atmosphere
• We offer attractive pension fund solutions in terms of contributions and benefits
• Yearly holiday of 28 days
• Sports and various Teamevents
• Corporate training initiatives to further enhance skills and knowledge

About us

The JC New Retail AG operates as a group company and franchisor of the Peek & Cloppenburg Group, a family-owned fashion company in the textile retail sector with locations in Düsseldorf and Vienna.

As an integral part of the group, JC New Retail AG integrates innovation and creative ideas with the extensive experience and legacy of a 120-year-old family business.

With a focus on the goals of international expansion and digitization, JC New Retail AG coordinates key strategic functions such as procurement, marketing, strategy, IT, supply chain, and other significant areas.

The establishment of JC New Retail AG took place in October 2021 in Zug, Switzerland. The corporate strategy consistently emphasizes a clear focus on optimal customer orientation.

Through its analytical and strategic orientation, JC New Retail AG plays an important role in the successful transformation of the Peek & Cloppenburg Group's growing international portfolio.